Job Announcements of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Interdisciplinary GIS Library Fellow (#296)

University
of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an Interdisciplinary
GIS Library
Fellow (#296) for a two-year appointment as Contract Librarian
and inaugural
Fellow in the USC Libraries’ Fellowship Program. The Program
will provide
Fellows with a strong foundation in the principles and practices
of academic
research librarianship, and an opportunity to learn about
specialization. The
Fellow will focus on developing competencies in GIS and library
services supporting
spatial research across a range of academic disciplines. USC
Libraries will provide
the Fellow with training, mentoring, and eligibility for
professional
development support. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS typically
required; less
than one year experience as a professional librarian. USC values
diversity and
is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men,
and members of all
racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. For full
position
description and application procedure, see http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians